The Intel Core Ultra 200 “Arrow Lake” desktop processor specifications have been finalized, with the official launch just a month away.
Intel's Core Ultra 200K “Arrow Lake” desktop processor lineup has expanded to include five new CPU models: the Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, and Core Ultra 5 245K, to kick off the next generation
As we approach the launch of Intel's Core Ultra 200 “Arrow Lake” desktop processors, reports have surfaced suggesting that SKU specifications have been finalized. Currently, only five SKUs will be released in the first batch of unlocked “K” series chips. As we know from previous reports, Intel has delayed the launch by one week and processors will now launch on October 24 instead of the 17th.
The leak is coming from Benchlifewhich listed the final specifications of the five SKUs that will be launched next month. These are the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, Core Ultra 7 265KF, Core Ultra 5 245K, and Core Ultra 5 245KF. There is no KF variant for the Core Ultra 9 285K, so we won't see 6 SKUs.
We see that almost all the rumors about the specifications of the Core Ultra (2-series) processors are true, except for some minor changes in the clock speed, TDP, and cache of a few SKUs. So, let's go ahead and see what each chip has to offer.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24 cores / 24 threads processor
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K will be the flagship processor in the Core Ultra 200 “Arrow Lake” desktop processor lineup. This chip features 8 P-cores based on the Lion Cove core architecture and 16 E-cores based on the Skymont core architecture. The chip will have 24 threads and offer 36 MB of L3 cache and 40 MB of L2 cache, for a total of 76 MB of cache pool. The processor will operate at a base frequency of 3.7 GHz on the P-core and 3.2 GHz on the E-core, while the maximum clock speeds will be rated at 5.7 GHz for the P-cores and 4.6 GHz for the E-cores. The processor will be set at a PL1 TDP of 125 W and have an MTP of 250 W.
- Core Ultra 9 285K: 24 cores / 24 threads / 3.7-5.7 GHz / 36 MB L3 / 40 MB L2 / 125-250 W
- Core i9-14900K: 24 cores / 32 threads / 3.2-6.0 GHz / 36 MB L3 / 32 MB L2 / 125-253 W
Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 20 cores / 20 threads
Next up is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, which will be another high-end chip in the family with 8 P-Core and 12 E-Core configurations for a total of 20 cores and 20 threads. This chip will come with 30 MB of L3 cache and 36 MB of L2 cache for a total of 66 MB. The base clocks will be set at 3.9 GHz for the P-Cores and 3.3 GHz for the E-Cores, while the boost clocks will be set at 5.5 GHz for the P-Cores and 4.6 GHz for the E-Cores. Once again, this chip will stick to the 125W PL1 and 250W PL2 TDP.
- Core Ultra 7 265K: 20 cores / 20 threads / 3.9-5.5 GHz / 30 MB L3 / 36 MB L2 / 125-250 W
- Core i7-14700K: 20 cores / 28 threads / 3.4-5.6 GHz / 33 MB L3 / 28 MB L2 / 125-253 W
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14 cores / 14 threads processor
Finally, we have the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, which has undergone some tweaking. The processor retains its 6 P-Core and 8 E-Core design for 14 cores and 14 threads with 24 MB of L3 cache and 26 MB of L2 cache, for a total of 50 MB of cache pool. Base clocks are set at 4.2 GHz for the P-Core and 3.6 GHz for the E-Core, while boost clocks are set at 5.2 GHz for the P-Core and 4.6 GHz for the E-Core.
- Core Ultra 5 245K: 14 cores / 14 threads / 4.2-5.2 GHz / 24 MB L3 / 26 MB L2 / 125-159 W
- Core i5-14600K: 14 cores / 20 threads / 3.5-5.3 GHz / 24 MB L3 / 20 MB L2 / 125-181 W
According to this information, only the 265K and 245K models will receive “KF” variants, and we have already reported that motherboard suppliers will use “Intel Default Settings” by default in their new BIOS for the upcoming launch.
Intel Arrow Lake Final Specs (Initial Launch)
| CPU NAME | Architecture (P/E) | Cores/Threads | Base clock frequency (core P/E) | Maximum Gain (P/E Core) | INTEL TVB | INTEL TBMT 3.0 | Cache (L3/L2) | TDP (PL1 / PL2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 9 285K | Lion Bay / Skymont | 24/24 (8+16) | 3.7 / 3.2 GHz | 5.7 / 4.6 GHz | Up to 5.7 GHz | Up to 5.6 GHz | 36 MB / 40 MB | 125W / 250W |
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Lion Bay / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | Up to 5.5 GHz | Up to 5.5 GHz | 30 MB / 36 MB | 125W / 250W |
| Core Ultra 7 265KF | Lion Bay / Skymont | 20/20 (8+12) | 3.9 / 3.3 GHz | 5.4 / 4.6 GHz | Up to 5.5 GHz | Up to 5.5 GHz | 30 MB / 36 MB | 125W / 250W |
| Core Ultra 5 245K | Lion Bay / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | Up to 5.2 GHz | – | 24 MB / 26 MB | 125W / 159W |
| Core Ultra 5 245KF | Lion Bay / Skymont | 14/14 (6+8) | 4.2 / 3.6 GHz | 5.2 / 4.6 GHz | Up to 5.2 GHz | – | 24 MB / 26 MB | 125W / 159W |
Intel's Arrow Lake processors will feature integrated graphics based on Xe-LPG in the K variants, but the KF variants will require discrete GPUs to enable the display. Intel is expected to release other non-K Arrow Lake processor models in early 2025, which will also launch budget motherboards based on the Intel 800 chipset. It is also said that processors have lower real energy consumption than in the 14th and 13th generation line, as well as eliminating any instability issues thanks to their new architecture.
As of now, the first batch of 5 Core Ultra 200 “Arrow Lake” desktop processors from Intel will launch on October 24th along with Z890 chipset motherboards. The Z890 chipset motherboards bring some radical changes to the Memory configuration we saw in leaked ASRock Z890 Taichi motherboard specs.
News source: Benchlife